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NCT06479902Completed

Effects of Core Stability Combined With Diaphragmatic Strengthening Exercises Among Asthmatic Patients

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 28 Jun 2024

Brief summary (registry, in English)

This is a quasi intervention study evaluating the effects of core stabilization exercises and diaphragmatic strengthening on thoracic kyphosis angle, diaphragmatic excursion, chest expansion, lung functioning (FEV1/FVC ratio) and quality of life, in individuals with mild intermittent or mild persistent asthma.

Status (registry)
Completed
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
41 (actual)
First submitted
7 Jun 2024
Start date
15 Jul 2023
Primary completion date
18 Apr 2024
Lead sponsor
Foundation University Islamabad
Diseases
Asthma
NCT number
NCT06479902

What you commit to

  • Study type: Interventional
  • Participants enrolled: 41
  • From 15 Jul 2023 to the primary completion date, 18 Apr 2024
  • 1 site in 1 country
  • Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them

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Who cannot take part

Copied verbatim from ClinicalTrials.gov and grouped by topic. Only the trial team decides who can take part.

Prior treatment

  • Any recent cardiothoracic or abdominal surgery or sternotomy
  • Previous or parallel participation in interventional programs

Other illness

  • Demonstrated neuromuscular or neurological deficit/disease of chest wall.
  • Cardiopulmonary diseases including coronary artery disease, heart failure NYHA classification, valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathy, arrythmias, interstitial lung disease, COPD, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary hypertension, cancers, etc.
  • Recent history of the blunt chest wall or abdominal trauma
  • Any psychiatric illnesses

Other

  • Level 3 and above asthmatics or status asthmaticus
  • Any congenital deformities of chest wall
  • Unstable hemodynamic parameters (arterial pressure \>140mmhg systolic and \>90mmhg for diastolic
  • Pregnancy

Who the study is looking for

  • Age group: 18-34 years old
  • Both males and females
  • Individuals diagnosed with well controlled mild intermittent asthma or mild persistent asthma, at least six months prior based on referral from pulmonologist.
  • Individuals who have weak core muscles
  • Participating to the study in a voluntary basis

Age in the registry: 18 years to 34 years · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers

Full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov

Sites (1)

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SiteCityCountrySite status
Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
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RawalpindiPakistanUnknown status

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